PURPOSE AND SCOPE:

The Specialist IV, Financial Aid supports other staff by performing task oriented duties while providing clerical, analytical, administrative, and operational support under general supervision. Provides information to students and parents about financial aid functions, timelines, and eligibility, triaging students to appropriate staff as needed. Provides excellent customer service and communicates effectively with internal and external customers regarding regulations, policies, and procedures as outlined by the United States Department of Education and Lone Star College. Ensures that all system, campus and state policies and practices are correctly carried out.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Collects, analyzes, evaluates, and verifies financial aid data and documents submitted by students
2. Certifies student enrollment, ensuring adherence to academic progress policies and eligibility requirements; initiates appropriate adjustments to individual student financial aid
3. Researches current State and Federal regulations to keep up-to-date and determines the application of regulations to specific student circumstances
4. Prepares and reconciles a variety of reports, business correspondence, records, and/or other related documents
5. Participates in preparing for and facilitating financial aid workshops and presentations
6. Counsels students, and others, regarding eligibility requirements of financial aid
7. Responsible for other reasonable, related duties as assigned